Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-12-08: Edmonds & Cubs?; Tavarez DFA'd; Gonzalez Makes MLB Debut & Drives In 1 Run; Rolen, Crisp, & Drew All Double

Jim Edmonds(Free Agent):
The Cubs appear poised to sign veteran center fielder Jim Edmonds soon after he clears waivers Wednesday.
Cubs Expected To Sign Edmonds

Scott Rolen(Blue Jays):
0-for-3 with 1 BB.
Blue Jays Lost To Indians 3-0

2-for-4 with 1 2B & 1 K.
Blue Jays Beat Indians 3-0

Marlon Anderson & Jorge Sosa(Mets):
Anderson: 0-for-1.
Sosa: 1 Inning, 4 Hits, 4 Runs(All ER), 2 BB's(1 IBB), & 1 K(pitches-strikes:31-16)(ground out-fly out:2-0).
Mets Lost To Nationals 10-4

Edgar Gonzalez(Padres):
Edgar Gonzalez and his kid brother, Adrian, stood together just off the infield at Wrigley Field on Monday evening, looking at the ivy on the outfield and the old, hand-operated scoreboard in center field.
Going Gonzo: Padres Brothers Unite

1-for-2 with 1 Two-Out RBI & 1 K.
Padres Lost To Cubs 12-3

Jamey Wright(Rangers):
Jamey Wright has become one of the Rangers' more dependable relievers. He also has also become one of their most used relievers.
Wright Getting Job Done Out Of Bullpen

0.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs(pitches-strikes:6-3)(ground out-fly out:0-1).
Rangers Beat M's 13-12

Al Reyes(Rays):
Rays INF Ben Zobrist had the pins removed from his broken left thumb. He and RHP Al Reyes, who felt fine after an extended spring training start, could be activated Tuesday.
Notes

Julian Tavarez(RedSox):
The Red Sox activated first baseman Sean Casey on Monday and cleared space on the 25-man roster by designating veteran right-hander Julian Tavarez for assignment.
Casey In, Tavarez Out

Coco Crisp, J.D. Drew, & Mike Timlin(RedSox):
Crisp: 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Run, 1 BB, 1 K, & 1 OF Assist.
Drew: 3-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 K, & 1 Fielding Error.
Timlin: 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs(pitches-strikes:7-6)(ground out-fly out:1-1).
RedSox Lost To Twins 7-3